Which of the following best describes Theodore Roosevelt's approach to dealing with business trusts?

He sought to regulate trusts, not destroy all of them.

He believed all trusts were illegal and should be broken up.

He wanted the government to take ownership of all trusts.

He left trusts alone to manage their own affairs.

The idea of the "Square Deal" represented a shift away from the earlier government policy of laissez-faire, which meant:

strong government control over businesses.

little government involvement in business affairs.

providing financial support to struggling industries.

breaking up all large companies.

states had more power than the federal government.

powerful corporations did not have an unfair advantage.

the United States military was the strongest in the world.

all tariffs on imported goods were completely eliminated.

allow businesses to operate without any rules.

work to ensure fairness for consumers, workers, and owners.

take control of all major industries in the country.

lower taxes on large corporations to help the economy grow.

Because he created the first national banks.

Because he believed all large businesses were good for America.

Because he used the government's authority to break up large corporate monopolies that were considered harmful to competition and the public.

Because he trusted his cabinet to make major decisions.